I have been to this restaurant only four times since 2004 and it is usually empty. I was there today b/c I wonder if it is b/c of the place or is it b/c of the food. I have not enjoyed the food and never seen more than four tables full at one time, The food has never seemed fresh and the place has gone down hill. For example, the lighting dull, lack of staff and the water tasted like pipe water outside NYC.I told my husband this was my last time there no matter how much their menu sounded appetizing. Unfortunately, this neighborhood needs a restaurant where the food is not expensive nor fried and these are two things Barbecue Pit does offer.

I have been to this restaurant only four times since 2004 and it is usually empty. I was there today b/c I wonder if it is b/c of the place or is it b/c of the food. I have not enjoyed the food and never seen more than four tables full at one time, The food has never seemed fresh and the place has gone down hill. For example, the lighting dull, lack of staff and the water tasted like pipe water outside NYC.I told my husband this was my last time there no matter how much their menu sounded appetizing. Unfortunately, this neighborhood needs a restaurant where the food is not expensive nor fried and these are two things Barbecue Pit does offer.

This place has the best barbecue chicken. It is very inexpensive. My family and I have been going here for years. We also order from them whenever we have parties. This place is never a let down!

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by 77otis77 at CitysearchNov 19.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Riverdale. This is a very family friendly place with good take out service. Not a place for ambience, but excellent home cooking. Of course, this is a place for meat lovers, and the best plates involve ribs and barbecued chicken. Many of the dishes are prepared with Indian spices, but nothing is too overwhelming. Also recommended are the Mediterranean platters, burgers, fried catfish, and the pies. The chef / owner is quite friendly and is often willing to cook to order. Service is generally, but not always speedy. That of course depends on how busy the place is. While parking is tough in front of the BBQ Pit, it is easy to find spaces a little up the hill on the side streets.

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by 77otis77 at Citysearch
July 24, 20085The Barbecue Pit

Excellent food, friendly service, a perfect place for families

★★★★★

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Riverdale. This is a very family friendly place with good take out service. Not a place for ambience, but excellent home cooking. Of course, this is a place for meat lovers, and the best plates involve ribs and barbecued chicken. Many of the dishes are prepared with Indian spices, but nothing is too overwhelming. Also recommended are the Mediterranean platters, burgers, fried catfish, and the pies. The chef / owner is quite friendly and is often willing to cook to order. Service is generally, but not always speedy. That of course depends on how busy the place is. While parking is tough in front of the BBQ Pit, it is easy to find spaces a little up the hill on the side streets.

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The Barbecue Pit offers a variety of gluten-free and vegan choices that put a sumptuous spin on traditional foods. If you thought you had to sacrifice great taste to eat healthy food, check out our one-of-a-kind menu, where juicy ribs, chicken, and meatloaf sit side-by-side with salmon and shrimp biryani.

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